Florida teen graduates from high school and college in same week

[GandD 5,966]

Would that be me you are referring to or the media?

It's just a question so please don't go all whacky on my.

It was you three. All the focus on the haters and what they'll say. It looks like it's starting to eclipse the overall point. Almost like it was posted to prove something other than how gifted this hold is. The girl did something amazing and I bet she didn't do it "for black people". If that wasn't the point, fine, i take it back.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

It was you three. All the focus on the haters and what they'll say. It looks like it's starting to eclipse the overall point. Almost like it was posted to prove something other than how gifted this hold is. The girl did something amazing and I bet she didn't do it "for black people". If that wasn't the point, fine, i take it back.

Hahahahaha wow. I never thought I would get it from you.

So, you are upset with me posting something positive. Go figure.

I think what she did was very, very impressive. I showed it to my daughter. And guess what, I didn't say, see, black people do good things. I said see, look at what hard work can get you. In one more year I expect you to be in all AP courses or in a school that offers dual credits. This way, you can work hard like this young lady did and even if you don't be finished with your college degree after 3 years, moma will be proud of you anyway.

[GandD 5,966]

Hahahahaha wow. I never thought I would get it from you.

So, you are upset with me posting something positive. Go figure.

I think what she did was very, very impressive. I showed it to my daughter. And guess what, I didn't say, see, black people do good things. I said see, look at what hard work can get you. In one more year I expect you to be in all AP courses or in a school that offers dual credits. This way, you can work hard like this young lady did and even if you don't be finished with your college degree after 3 years, moma will be proud of you anyway.

It wasn't the post. It was the next three comments that soured my stomach. It changed the whole tone of the post for me. We talked a lot about the context and agendas of posts today.

[JohnR! 5,495]

F*****ing amazing!!!! Kudos to this lady!!!

Grace Bush is clearly a rare talent, both intelligent and incredibly hard working. The Florida teen recently earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University. Later this week, she'll get her high school diploma from Florida Atlantic University High School.

So how does somebody graduate from college before high school?

Grace participated in Florida Atlantic University's dual enrollment program, which allows gifted high school students to earn college credit for the same courses. Students (and parents, who may foot the bill) save both time and money.

Grace admits that the order in which she is getting her diplomas is a little wacky. "It's kind of weird that I graduated college before high school," she told CBS Miami.

Grace, who is one of nine children, began her college career at 13 and studied through the summers in order to graduate early. She also participates in two orchestras, where she plays the flute.

Now that you feel like a total slacker, more about Grace.

Her mother, Gisla Bush, told CBS Miami that she home-schooled all of her kids (somebody buy this woman something nice for Mother's Day). Grace showed her talents for picking things up quickly from an early age, according to her mom.

"At 2 years old, she was already reading, and I was totally shocked," she said.

Up next for Grace: a master's degree followed by law school. She said she'd eventually like to be chief justice of the United States.

Watch your back, John Roberts.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/florida-teen-graduates-high-school-and-college-in-same-week-140934181.html

Exceptional student. Perfect model to follow.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

It wasn't the post. It was the next three comments that soured my stomach. It changed the whole tone of the post for me. We talked a lot about the context and agendas of posts today.

Well, my comment was the 4th. So why are you mad at me?

Unfornuately it will.

I was at a cultural conference a while back and I asked the question, why is it that the politicians in the U.S. don't stand up to the biased news against the middle East and North Africa. You know what he told me, money. People in America love chaos, death, drama, they are fascinated with it. If the news only reported about the good things that are happening in the Middle East or North Africa, nobody would watch it.

The same with this post. Nobody wants to read the good, positive things.

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[GandD 5,966]

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Well, my comment was the 4th. So why are you mad at me?

Unfornuately it will.

I was at a cultural conference a while back and I asked the question, why is it that the politicians in the U.S. don't stand up to the biased news against the middle East and North Africa. You know what he told me, money. People in America love chaos, death, drama, they are fascinated with it. If the news only reported about the good things that are happening in the Middle East or North Africa, nobody would watch it.

The same with this post. Nobody wants to read the good, positive things.

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I'm not mad at you. It was the mbd and following two posts. Like you guys expect decent or no one to care because she's black. It didn't seem political till then. Whatever maybe I'm off base. I retract it.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I'm not mad at you. It was the mbd and following two posts. Like you guys expect decent or no one to care because she's black. It didn't seem political till then. Whatever maybe I'm off base. I retract it.

You never, ever heard me say or imply this. As a matter of fact, I didn't even post her picture. Her accomplishment was more important than her race.

[GandD 5,966]

You never, ever heard me say or imply this. As a matter of fact, I didn't even post her picture. Her accomplishment was more important than her race.

I already retracted it janelle, geez.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I already retracted it janelle, geez.

Ow my gosh!! You are nearly there. You can do it Vader. You can fight the darkest. I know there is still good left in you. lol

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Awesome. I am so proud of her. We need more young girls like this rather than Miley Cyrus.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Fear for her mental health.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Wimmens just flock to me Marvin.. I think Penny left broken hear ted when I could not lavish attention on her

Speaking of which, I wonder where she went to?

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

It wasn't the post. It was the next three comments that soured my stomach. It changed the whole tone of the post for me. We talked a lot about the context and agendas of posts today.

That was me and MBD. I agreeded with him because it's usually the way these threads go. I've posted positive stories about black people before. Either they get ignored or one comment, or someone posts a thread that "counterbalances" what I just put up.

But, G is correct. We expected negativity. And I just chided MBD for sinking to their level. It was my slip up. My apologies.

[Darnell 8,479]

Wimmens just flock to me Marvin.. I think Penny left broken hear ted when I could not lavish attention on her

What? and I thought it was the pheronomes....

[B_J 2,752]

But, G is correct. We expected negativity. And I just chided MBD for sinking to their level. It was my slip up. My apologies.

*sigh* Okay, I'll help you out.

I graduated college when I was in elementary school; but that's because I'm white.